If you’re an Iranian leader, and you’ve just heard a report according to which Joe Biden told Israeli officials that, “Israel will have to reconcile itself with the nuclearization of Iran,” and, “It’s doubtful if the economic sanctions will be effective, and I am against opening an additional military and diplomatic front,” wouldn’t you keep dragging your feet just a little bit longer, hoping that Obama-Biden will be the next American presidential couple?

The report in question is coming from the Israeli Army radio station. I made some phone calls following its release and believe I know who the source was. I also know that the report is generally accurate. Biden was not necessarily using the exact same words the radio was quoting – but he was close enough as to leave his audience under the impression that he sees a nuclear Iran as an almost done deal. (I’m sure we’ll hear him in the coming days committing himself to increased diplomatic pressure – it is something he’ll have to do).

Has a potential American VP given up on a nuke-free Iran.